The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is a 2014 animated drama directed by Isao Takahata, starring James Caan, Mary Steenburgen and James Marsden. It is based on The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter by Anonymous and Yasunari Kawabata. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $24.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 89 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Isao Takahata
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya About?
The premise of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya without spoilers, adapted from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter by Anonymous and Yasunari Kawabata. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A bamboo cutter discovers a tiny girl inside a bamboo stalk, and he and his wife raise her as their own. She rapidly grows into a beautiful and captivating young woman, attracting the attention of many suitors. However, her extraordinary growth and the lavish lifestyle she’s led draw her into a world of political intrigue and societal pressures, ultimately challenging her sense of self and her freedom to choose her own path.
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Cast
James Caan leads the cast, with Mary Steenburgen and James Marsden. Directed by Isao Takahata; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Isao Takahata
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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Tale of The Princess Kaguya 89 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 89 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 81% User score
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Letterboxd 4.3 /5
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Plot Summary
What happens in The Tale of The Princess Kaguya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the bamboo cutter discovered a radiant bamboo shoot, this pivotal moment sparked a series of events that would dramatically change their lives forever. Within this glowing miracle, they found a tiny maiden, whom they lovingly named Princess. As she grew up, the villagers affectionately called her Takenoko, a name that perfectly captured her astonishing growth and vivacious spirit. Among her closest friends was Sutemaru, a gentle and kind-hearted boy who formed a profound bond with her.
Full summary
The whole story of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, scene by scene
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Box Office
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya grossed $24.8 million worldwide. $974,913 came from the US and Canada and $23.8 million (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$24.8M
- US & Canada
- $974.9K
- International
- $23.8M
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser, 3 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer UK Trailer
- Trailer Ghibli Fest 2024 Trailer
- Teaser Official US Teaser Trailer
- Clip Blossoms
How Well Do You Know The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was the name of the maiden discovered by the bamboo cutter?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Die Legende von Prinzessin Kaguya” and “The Tale of Princess Kaguya”.
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- Die Legende von Prinzessin Kaguya
- The Tale of Princess Kaguya
- The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
- Bajka o princezi Kaguji
- Kaguya-hime no monogatari
- Sagan om prinsessan Kaguya
- Het Verhaal van Prinses Kaguya
- La leyenda de la Princesa Kaguya
- El cuento de la princesa Kaguya
- 가구야공주 이야기
- O Conto da Princesa Kaguya
- 辉耀姬物语
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- Le Conte de la princesse Kaguya
- La storia della principessa splendente
- מעשיות הנסיכה קאגויה
- Fortællingen Om Prinsesse Kaguya
- 辉夜姬物语
- Сказание о принцессе Кагуя
- Kaguyahime no Monogatari
- Die Legende der Prinzessin Kaguya
- Prinsessa Kaguyan taru
- Księżniczka Kaguya
- Kaguya hercegnő története
- Prenses Kaguya Masalı
- Příběh o princezně Kaguje
- Казка про принцесу Каґую
- Бајка о принцези Кагуји
- افسانه شاهزاده خانم کاگویا
- Приказка за принцеса Кагуя
- 輝耀姬物語
- Fortellingen om prinsesse Kaguya
- حكاية الأميرة كاغويا
- เจ้าหญิงกระบอกไม้ไผ่
- Chuyện Nàng Công Chúa Kaguya
- Legenda o princeznej Kaguya
- Zgodba princese Kaguya
- Pasaka apie princesę Kagują, პრინცესა კაგუიას ამბავი
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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was The Tale of The Princess Kaguya released?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya was released on October 17, 2014.
Who directed The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya was directed by Isao Takahata.
More films by Isao Takahata Who is in the cast of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya stars James Caan, Mary Steenburgen and James Marsden, among 20 credited actors.
How much did The Tale of The Princess Kaguya make at the box office?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya grossed $24.8 million worldwide ($974,913 domestic, $23.8 million international).
How is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya rated?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya has 89 on Metacritic, 81% on TMDB, 4.3/5 on Letterboxd and 5.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya based on a book?
Yes. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is adapted from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter by Anonymous, Yasunari Kawabata and Donald Keene.
Does The Tale of The Princess Kaguya have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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